Travels with David on the boat Stroemhella, having left the Netherlands in June 2011 and reached the west coast of Italy in September. Previous travels include: UK, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, Italy, Iran, Dubai, USA, Canada (actually, born there!) and the Netherlands, now a citizen therof!!

Monday, 16 April 2012

Hailstorm in the harbour

Yes, real hailstones rattling down upon the ship, wind whining in the rigging. How's this for an Esater vacation?
After careful studying of the weather predictions for the coming week (terrible) we spy a 'window of opportunity' on Tuesday -- and decide to try for Salerno, on the north Amalfi coast.

Needless to say, this is not my idea of sheer delight (!!) but later on I will chat to the lovely Napolitans who work here near our pontoon and be cheered somewhat.
I guess David and I will make it over the choppy seas -- after all, we have experienced force 7 (Beaufort scale) in our forner yacht, Mitigator, which was considerably smaller and lighter.

So we play our CD of Purcell and are consoled by sweet music.
David is very busy improving the electrical system on the boat.
I plan the meals and sweep the floors...
Will try to attach some of the excellent pix taken in Pompeei and Baia.

So next stop, Salerno (here's hoping for fair winds and not too much rain).

About Me

Much travelled, born in Canada, grew up in south England, married into the Netherlands... Speak several languages. Husband loves sailing, so try to love it too (!) Studied English Language and Literature and just love words and their resonances and roots and connections... As translator worked mainly in the areas of History and Art History and Archaeology.